As we celebrate the diverse culture of our country this month, we also recognize the profound wisdom of Indigenous plant medicine. Author LoriAnn Bird, a Métis herbalist and educator, offers some insights into nature’s gifts and how they have sustained Indigenous peoples for generations. Plant wisdom over generations Indigenous science in the Americas uses the … Continued
With inflation and hunger on the rise, Revolution Foods and Food Share of Ventura County are reducing nutritional disparity by nourishing underserved communities. Food Share of Ventura County When Sylvia Cates and her husband faced an unexpected car repair bill earlier this year, they had to dip into their food budget to cover the cost. … Continued
At COP16 (the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity) in October 2024, the governments of Chile and the United Kingdom put forward an application to the United Nations (UN) for fungi to be categorized separately in conservation policy—in essence, to add “funga,” a word coined by the … Continued
By Adam Meyer
For centuries, plants were thought to be passive organisms, simply growing, flowering, and providing oxygen. However, some research suggests otherwise. Scientists have found compelling evidence that plants may possess a type of “memory,” that they communicate through chemical signals and even exhibit adaptive behaviour. This research suggests that plants are more involved in their environments … Continued
The men in a woman’s life can make a huge difference in helping her navigate through the emotional and physical changes associated with menopause. This is a time during which wives, sisters, mothers, and friends are going through important transformations, and more men are taking notice. The hormonal roadmap Women experience profound reproductive and hormonal … Continued